1st Street closure begins next week
Intermountain Gas will be conducting work on the gas main along 1st Street next week requiring a road closure on 1st Street between Freeman and…
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Augmented reality spine surgery
Spinal surgery is now a little easier at Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls thanks to augmented reality…
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Soft opening set for Idaho Falls splash pad
The first splash pad in Idaho Falls is set for a soft opening to test the equipment and give residents a sneak peak of the new…
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NuScale power adds innovations to a new protection system
NuScale Power announced yesterday that it is adding a brand new highly integrated protection system(HIS) by teaming up with Rocky Creek Innovations. …
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he Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) announced the opening of its newest laboratory, the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Simulator Laboratory,…
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EIRMC announces new CFO
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center announced the addition of Aaron Martin as Chief Financial Officer to the hospital’s administrative team.  …
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Water line repairs on E 17th Street Monday night
Motorists should expect traffic delays Monday night as the City of Idaho Falls Water Division repairs two water lines located at E 17th Street.…
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26th Annual Mountain Brewers’ Beer Fest
The Sandy Downs Rodeo Grounds hosted the 26th annual Mountain Brewers’ Beer…
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Idaho Falls hosts vaccine clinic for deaf and hard of hearing
On Saturday, Mountain View Hospital hosted a mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic for those who are deaf or hard of…
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EIDS hosts Dash for Down Syndrome
On Saturday, Eastern Idaho Down Syndrome Family Connect (EIDS) hosted their annual Dash for Down Syndrome race and community celebration at…
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One dead in crash northeast of Ashton
Idaho State Police responded to the call at approximately 4:40 p.m. on State Highway 47, northeast of…
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East Idaho hotels see record occupancy rates in July
Numbers from the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce show July was the busiest month on record for hotel…
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Grid Kid football team honors memory of friend with cancer benefit
It’s time for the fourth annual Team Han Cancer Benefit Saturday, August…
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Black Canyon Middle School holds ribbon cutting
A ribbon-cutting was held for the new 130,000 square foot school, which will welcome around 900 students when school returns next…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport to kick off year-long master planning process
he Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) will be hosting a kick-off meeting on Tuesday, August 31 at 6 p.m. as they begin a year-long process of…
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Stage One Fire Restrictions to be lifted in eastern Idaho
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District, Idaho Department of Lands, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the…
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New charter school opens in Grand Teton Mall
The former Sears store in the Grand Teton Mall has been remodeled into a new charter school.…
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DEQ lifts air pollution forecast and caution for east Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bonneville, Butte, Clark,…
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School districts seeing food shortages from vendors ahead of new school year
“There’s not a question. We will feed kids,” Plain said “We just may have to alter our menu a little…
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2021 Summer Drive-In Movie Series raised $40,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho announced its 2021 Summer Drive-In Movie Series held at the Idaho Falls Motor Vu Drive-In raised more…
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Idaho Falls Zoo welcomes new tiger
The Idaho Falls Zoo announced there’s a new girl in town: an Amur tiger named…
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Parade set for Tuesday to celebrate Idaho Falls Bandits national championship
The back-to-back American Legion World Series champions are ready to celebrate, and so is the city of Idaho…
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Ammon Arts Community Theater needs help for September 11 anniversary event
In addition to the play, they are hoping to turn the lobby of Thunder Ridge auditorium into a museum with artifacts, stories, newspapers, pictures,…
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District 93 still has open positions ahead of school start
Students go back to school in Bonneville Joint School District 93 on August 30, but the school district still has more than 75 positions that need to…
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EIPH seeks physicians interested in serving on Board of Health
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is looking to fill the physician representative position on its Board of Health.…
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Idaho Falls man pleads guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
A 39-year-old Idaho Falls man entered a guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez,…
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Free car wash Saturday
Bonneville High School Choir students will be holding their annual Free Car Wash fundraiser this Saturday August…
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Funland picnic in the park
Funland is making a comeback this…
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Ammon couple trying to get colleague out of Afghanistan
An Ammon couple is headed to Washington DC to help a friend and former colleague get out of…
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Capital for a Day in Rexburg
Capital for a Day was hosted at the Romance theater in Rexburg today. Governor Little, his cabinet, and congress men and women were in attendance as…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced for unlawful possession of firearm
A 35-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 27 months in federal prison for the unlawful possession of a firearm, Acting…
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Last Live United concert canceled due to COVID-19
United Way announced the concert set for Thursday, August 19 has been canceled due to COVID-19.…
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Air pollution forecast and caution lifted for east Idaho counties
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has lifted an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bonneville, Butte, Clark,…
Continue Reading Tautphaus Park Funland restoration underway, kickoff event set Saturday
The City of Idaho Falls is in the process of restoring its historic Funland in Tautphaus Park, and you are invited to a free kickoff…
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Rain showers bring big changes Wednesday morning
After lots of isolated showers earlier in the week, the main rain event came forth last night. Rain showers blanketed Eastern Idaho overnight and…
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Ammon Bundy campaigns in Idaho Falls
Gubernatorial candidate Ammon Bundy made a campaign stop in Idaho Falls Monday…
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Museum of Idaho to host fundraising Gala Friday
The Museum of Idaho will give people a chance to dress up and dance this Friday evening, Aug. 20.…
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2021 Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race winners
9,000 rubber ducks competed in the the 30th Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race…
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Trespasser electrocuted at Idaho Falls Power plant
Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho Falls Fire Department were dispatched to Idaho Falls Power for a report of an adult male who was trespassing…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced to 5 years for trafficking LSD
A 25-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for trafficking lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), Acting U.S. Attorney…
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DEQ issues air pollution forecast and caution for east Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bonneville, Butte, Clark,…
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Local journalist debuts ‘Ocean to Idaho’ film on salmon migration
An Idaho Falls outdoor journalist is debuting a new film where she follows the migration of salmon from the Pacific coast to the Idaho wilderness.…
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Canal Trail offers a new option for outdoor enthusiasts
The Idaho Falls Canal Trail behind Linden Park Elementary is finished and open for…
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Duck Race kick-off event set Friday
The Idaho Falls Rotary Club is kicking off the 30th annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race with pre-race activities…
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Pints for Paws fundraising event set Saturday
East Idaho Spay Neuter Coalition’s 2nd annual Pints for Paws fundraising event is set to be held Saturday, August…
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Retired Chief Deputy Ken Campbell died Saturday
Local law enforcement is remembering the life and service of an Idaho Falls…
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Pay It Forward: Lemonade stand for house fire victims
This lemonade stands operated by kids is unique because all proceeds to go a family in…
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Firefighters riding cross country for 9/11 anniversary make pit stop in Idaho Falls
The ride honors the 343 firefighters who died at the World Trade Center on September 11,…
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Doctors call for masks in local elementary schools
A group of local doctors is asking the Idaho Falls School District to make face coverings mandatory for elementary…
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D93 to offer free meals to all students
Bonneville School District 93 will be offering free meals to all students for the 2021-2022 school year.…
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Mayor Rebecca Casper announces re-election campaign
Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper will officially announce her campaign for re-election for Mayor of Idaho Falls in this November’s general…
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Endangered red panda cubs born at Idaho Falls Zoo
For only the second time in the zoo’s history, red panda cubs have been born at the Idaho Falls…
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1 injured in house fire
The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department were dispatched to the 800 block of Dalmation Drive for a report of a structure…
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Nominations sought for Distinguished Under 40 award
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Under 40…
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Man arrested after stabbing incident
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies and Idaho Falls Fire responded to Nassau Dr. at 11:00 p.m. Saturday to a reported…
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Air pollution forecast and caution lifted for eastern Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has lifted an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bonneville, Teton,…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office receives new gear
On Saturday, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office’s was presented with new Shield 616 vest gear at Watersprings Church in Idaho Falls.…
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Ammon Days returns this weekend
On Saturday, The City of Ammon is hosting its annual Ammon Days event at McCowin Park from 9 a.m. to 4…
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COVID-19 cases rising in kids
Doctor Kathryn Turner, the Idaho State Deputy Epidemiologist, says Idaho is seeing the same trend, cases jumping 200% over the last two…
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26-year-old motorcyclist killed in collision
Idaho Falls Police officers responded to a report of a motorcycle collision on Snake River Parkway, just north of W Sunnyside Road Friday shortly…
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Weather concerns into day 2 of War Bonnet Round Up
Some organizers are a little concerned about the weather possibly putting a hold and some delays on the War Bonnet Round Up Friday.…
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War Bonnet rides into day 1
Today is the first official day of competition for the War Bonnet. The main opening ceremony is tonight at 7pm. Yet, there has been so much…
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Governor Brad Little announces cybersecurity task force
Governor Little directed the task force to examine and propose new ways to ensure Idaho’s election infrastructure remains secure, transparent, and…
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2 vehicle crash on US 20
Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, non-injury crash westbound on US 20 at milepost 295, west of Idaho Falls Wednesday around 4:33…
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War Bonnet Round Up kicks off Wednesday with free event at Sandy Downs
Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, is gearing up to kick off its 110th year of rodeo festivities with a bit of a…
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EBR-1 museum open this weekend only
The Experimental Breeder Reactor-I Atomic Museum will open to the public Friday, Aug. 6, through Sunday, Aug.…
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Ducks arrive for Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race
The ducks have arrived for the 30th Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race to be held on Saturday August 14. …
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War Bonnet Round Up to be inducted into Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame
Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, is adding a new distinction to its storied…
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IFPD invites community to National Night Out on Aug. 3
Idaho Falls Police is inviting the community to a Night…
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D93 COVID Response Plan available for public review
Bonneville School District 93 School Board has approved the COVID Response Plan for this coming school year to be posted for public view on the…
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IFPD officer indicted for manslaughter in backyard shooting
An Idaho Falls Police officer is facing charges for involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Joseph…
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Idaho Falls Zoo changes Senior Day due to weather
Due to expected inclement weather, the Senior Day scheduled for August 2 has been changed to Monday, Aug.…
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Deputies and firefighters play ball for charity
Bonneville County deputies and Idaho Falls firefighters go head to head during the annual Guns vs. Hoses softball game…
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D93 school board chairman resigns
A local school district will need to find a new school board…
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Animal shelter is lacking volunteers, adoptions
The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is dealing with a decrease in the number of volunteers and has seen an increase in the number of people turning in…
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Help wanted despite gains in employment
Employment is still needed despite positive growth in the job market.…
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Operation Underground Railroad holding march Friday night
Operation Underground Railroad is holding its annual Rise Up march Friday night at the greenbelt in Idaho…
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ART therapy training held for therapists and social workers
Therapists and social workers have a new way to help clients, after completing a training…
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RV supply is low
RV shopping might be very difficult during this…
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Idaho Falls man in critical condition after struck by lightning
An Idaho Falls man is in critical condition after he was struck by lightning Wednesday…
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Stolen car found in Snake River
The Idaho Falls Fire Department, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho Falls Police Department are near the Wastewater Treatment Plant at Glen…
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Hospitals prepared for possible increase in COVID-19 patients
Obviously, those who aren’t vaccinated are going to be at risk,” Jackman said “Even those who aren’t vaccinated can become sick, but what we’re…
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Car repairs are way behind
Auto repair shops are trying to hurry up and keep up with their…
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Idaho Falls drug trafficker pleads guilty in federal court
A 54-year-old Idaho Falls man entered a guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M.…
Continue Reading Drought contributing to harsher allergies, poor air quality
The drought much of the Northwest is experiencing is affecting East Idahoans breathing in more ways than one.…
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Police search for individual considered armed and dangerous
Idaho Falls Police officers are currently searching for an armed individual who reportedly pointed a handgun at multiple people Monday morning prior…
Continue Reading S Holmes Avenue road Closure set Tuesday
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water line in the 400 block of S Holmes Ave, between E 3rd Street and E 4th Street,…
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Grilling with gratitude
The Idaho Falls African American Alliance hosted an appreciation lunch for police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel…
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2 LDS Missionaries killed in New Mexico accident
Two missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were killed in an accident Thursday. A missionaries from Roberts, also was…
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Benefit concert set for Friday to help Champ’s Heart
Champ’s Heart is an organization that provides free healing horse encounters to kids with special needs and veterans with…
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Fight Against Aggressive Driving Campaign Starts Today
The Idaho State Police combined with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and the Idaho Falls Police announced that today they would begin their…
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Wanted man found during traffic stop
A suspect wanted for several crimes was arrested Thursday. Jorge M. Melendez was wanted by Bonneville County Sheriff’s office for multiple stalking…
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Fire season expected to continue during summer months
We are in the middle of fire season here in Eastern Idaho, and the impact has been lower than anticipated.…
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Officials talk about hot car dangers
Albright also says if you think there’s time, call for help, but always…
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Chip sealing helps improve roads
Lots of Construction crews have been paving their way to helping improve the condition of roads across Idaho Falls. On last Sunday, construction…
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F-14 jets fly by Jackson Hole Airport
The Jackson Hole Airport got a fly-by…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls gears up for return of Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo – The War Bonnet Round Up
Tickets are available online and at local ticket outlets as the City of Idaho Falls gears up for Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, the 110th annual War Bonnet…
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Water is on the move
Some of the water levels on lakes and reservoirs are rapidly decreasing while most rivers are incredibly…
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RC Willey announces Idaho Falls location
RC Willey Home Furnishings announced Tuesday it is building a new retail store in Idaho Falls.…
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Police investigate vandalism in parks
The Idaho Falls Parks & Recreation Department and the Idaho Falls Police Department are asking for public assistance to combat vandalism in city…
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